Early retirement national insurance contributions

I am 63 64 in August with 43 continuous years of paye. I am retiring as of April and drawing down on my private pension. Do I still have to contribute towards my national insurance (state pension) if not will I still receive my full state pension when I reach state pension age .

Hi Grandad3,
Before deciding to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions, please check your entitlement to the State Pension by applying for a State Pension Forecast.
The Forecast will show your current and future entitlement to a State Pension and you will then be able to decide whether you’d like to pay some voluntary contributions.
You may apply for a State Pension Forecast here:
Check your State Pension forecast
Thank you. 

 

I would like to make a voluntary contribution towards my ni. What is the minimum amount I can pay. Do I pay in one lump sum at the end of the each financial year .

Hi Grandad3,
Before paying voluntary National Insurance contributions, We would  suggest that you apply for a State Pension Forecast here:
Check your State Pension forecast
The Forecast will detail your current entitlement to a State Pension and will show any voluntary National Insurance contributions that you may pay.
Thank you.